August 24-26th - Following three daysof Professional Learning in Sun West, teachers from across the Division had a opportunity to make some plans regarding ELA. Here are some of the highlights of the sharing courtesty of Arlene Low (facilitator of Middle Years ELA Networking Session)
Novel Studies for Grade 5/6: Bridge to Terabithia, Number the Stars ( Peace and Conflict topic)
Use “ Would you rather” or “ Darwin Awards” as writing prompts to encourage students writing, particularly boys
Use Dove commercials and Green Peace commercials for Media topic
ROVER (Recommended Online Video Education Resources) is the video streaming site for Saskatchewan teachers and students in the PreK-12 education system. It is managed and maintained by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education. ELA Curriculum Support
This is a chart that includes all the writing formats grade 1-10. You can use this to help in planning and creating assessments to ensure expereince in all writing formats expected at your grade level.
ELA Assessment Ideas
This support document was published by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education, April, 2011. It provides a comprehensive support for assessment in the ELA classroom.
This sample self-assessment listening template offers students a chance to reflect on their own listening skills. Originally developed for a Grade 5 classroom, this template can always be modified to suit your class. You can add or remove indicators as needed. Created by Jade Ballek, 2010.
ROVER (Recommended Online Video Education Resources) is the video streaming site for Saskatchewan teachers and students in the PreK-12 education system. It is managed and maintained by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education.
ELA Curriculum Support
ELA Assessment Ideas
This support document was published by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education, April, 2011. It provides a comprehensive support for assessment in the ELA classroom.
ELA Classroom Ideas